‘It seems so simple’: can I cut it at the World Stone Skimming Championships?

I came with lofty ambitions. But I soon find out what I’m up against in this fiercely competitive sport

How to take care of trainers so they last

A light clean after every wear, deodorise overnight and never put them in the washing machine

Fit in my 40s: ‘I imagine paddleboarding would be easier if you were slightly drunk’

You’ll need a bit of time just familiarising yourself with not falling in

Fit in my 40s: am I too old to be practising BMX in the park?

The hard part, at first, is to trust that you are not going to pitch over the handlebars

Fitness tips: handy hints for BMX beginners

Practise finding your balance, advises a professional racer – and try to overcome your fear

Fit in my 40s: rowing circuits are so fiendish, your lazy demon has no time to win

Is there any better use of 45 minutes in the pursuit of health?

Fitness tips: indoor rowing for beginners

A fitness expert offers advice on technique and consistency

Fitness tips: three HIIT exercises for beginners

Target core stability, cardiovascular fitness and upper body strength

Fit in my 40s: ‘When the going gets tough, I tend to quit. Not in Zumba Strong’

I couldn’t hum any of the music back to you – but it somehow pushed me through

Fit in my 40s: will Brazilian jiu-jitsu give me a body like Hercules?

Fending off a strangling attempt is quite a complicated manoeuvre